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Lessons Learned From A Life With Dogs
St. Martin's Press
October 2008
On Sale: October 1, 2008
304 pages
ISBN: 0312378734
EAN: 9780312378738
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Memoir
DOG TALK chronicles Harrison Forbes's life with dogs,
from the first bond he formed as a boy with a Belgian
Tervuren named Sabina, to the story of Lex, a police dog who
attacked his owner’s wife, and was redeemed by Harrison’s
intense love and respect for the breed. Forbes also
offers practical aspects of understanding and dealing with
whatever type of dog the reader may have. In DOG TALK,
the pet owner will find fascinating insights into behavioral
problems, as each chapter addresses a different situation or
issue. Here are some of Harrison's trademark insights
into dog behavior and training: *Energy management is
the basis of behavior management : unwanted or aggressive
behavior, is often the result of pent-up, frustrated
energy *Dog behavior should always be taken in
context; a dog that is housetrained in its home isn't
necessarily so everywhere else *Every dog's make-up is
individual and distinct--:a combination of nature and
nurture *Non-verbal communication, structure and
clearly delineated limits, and the human-canine bond are
basic building blocks in a good
relationship *Reasonable expectations are key to an
enjoyable pet experience DOG TALK is at times
funny, irreverent, insightful, and touching, and it will
deepen the reader's understanding of dog behavior and as a
result will enable him to approach his own dog in a
fresh and motivated way to begin, improve, mend, or
strengthen a relationship that can last a lifetime.
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